Get a taste of university life with Hands-On at Otago
Experience a week of the Otago student life over the summer holidays
Choose your favourite subject from many topics and get hands-on in a university department. You will interact with our researchers and learn about their discoveries.
Find out what you will do at Hands-On at Otago
Hands-On at Otago 2026 will run from 11-16 January and is open to all students who are in Year 12 or 13 in 2026.
Find out about the cost and how to pay for your trip
Entry is competitive. You will need to write us a really good personal statement!
Further information about Hands-On at Otago
Over the years we have responded to frequently asked questions that will provide you with additional Hands-On at Otago information.
How do I apply?
Applications for Hands-On at Otago 2026 are now open.
Hands-On at Otago 2026 application form
See what goes on for students at Hands On
Experience university life and so much more
See some of what you can do at the University of Otago during Hands-On week.
Hands-On at Otago is proudly sponsored by Canon.
Alongside being the world’s leading imaging organisation, Canon is a proud partner of the University of Otago and sponsor of Hands-on at Otago.
Canon prides itself of being an organisation that actively inspires with imaginative ideas that enable people to connect, communicate and achieve more than they thought possible, values that are brought to life in the unique and inspiring experiences provided by the Hands-on at Otago programme.